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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.10, 941.49 and 434.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.10, 941.49 and 434.16 is: 649.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.10 : 941.49 = 434.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.10/941.49 = 434.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.10x = 941.49 × 434.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.10x = 408,757.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 408,757.30/629.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.75

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